2018 Partner ProspectusFlexible partnership options to reach innovation leaders from around the globe – beginning with the C-level professionals.

Why Partner with IRI?

IRI is home to a worldwide network of cross-industry leaders who are united in driving innovation and new growth. Members represent large global organizations, specialty companies, and federal laboratories. We value strength in cooperation and partner with other organizations at the forefront of developments in innovation management, creating a haven for all to convene and contribute in an experimental, noncompetitive and noncommercial environment.

Put your mark on the innovation ecosystem throughout the year via various facets of IRI programming. Be creative and strategic with your content by taking advantage of engagement opportunities that meet your goals and budget.

IRI cultivates the best innovation leaders and helps organizations flourish under ever-changing conditions by delivering critical information to inform strategic direction and improve team performance. Your organization and IRI members thrive with your support. Senior innovation executives at nearly 200 private sector companies and federal laboratories flourish in collaborative, idea exchange environments. Bring your expertise to all areas of the innovation function to assist members in solving their biggest challenges. You’ll gain significant brand exposure and build new industry relationships.

2018 PARTNER PROSPECTUS

Place your content marketing in the hands of the foremost organizations in innovation.

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THE INNOVATION EXPERTS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGIES REPRESENT:

A. O. Smith CorporationAgropur CooperativeAir LiquideAkzo Nobel ChemicalsAlbemarle CorporationAltria Group, Inc.Archer Daniels MidlandArgonne National LaboratoryArkema Inc.Armstrong Flooring, Inc.Armstrong World Industries, Inc.Ashland, Inc.Axalta Coating SystemsBASF CorporationBarnes Group Inc.BattelleBaxter Healthcare CorporationBerry Global, Inc.BeiersdorfBoeing Company, TheBoston Scientific CorporationBrookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)Bunge LimitedCabot CorporationCampbell Soup CompanyCargill, IncorporatedCaterpillar, Inc.Center for the Advancement of Science in SpaceCeramatec, Inc.Chemours Chemical Co.Chevron CorporationChurch & Dwight Company, Inc.Coca-Cola Company, TheColgate-Palmolive CompanyCommScope, Inc.Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLCCovestroCreataCrown Holdings, Inc.DSM N.V.Danaher CorporationDiageo North AmericaDow Chemical CompanyE. I. du Pont de Nemours & CompanyEastman Chemical CompanyEdgewell Personal Care CompanyElectric Power Research Institute, Inc.EntegrisEvonik Degussa CorporationExxonMobil CorporationFM Global

FPInnovationsFuchs LubricantsGAF Materials CorporationGeneral Electric CompanyGeneral Motors CompanyGeorgia-Pacific CorporationGoodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyGrundfos Holdings A/SHP Hood LLCHalliburtonHarbisonWalker InternationalHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyHenkel CorporationHershey CompanyHoneywell International, Inc.Hormel Foods CorporationHuntsman International LLCIBMICL NA Inc.INVISTAInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Intertek USA Inc.J. M. Smucker CompanyJohn DeereJohns ManvilleKao CorporationKennametal IncorporatedKimberly-Clark CorporationKraton CorporationLG Chem, Ltd.LORD CorporationLam Research CorporationLawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryLinde AGLockheed Martin CorporationLubrizol CorporationMITRE CorporationMetalsa SA de CVMichelin Americas Research CompanyMichelman, Inc.Milliken & CompanyMyriant CorporationNASA Goddard Space Flight CenterNASA HeadquartersNASA Johnson Space CenterNASA Langley Research CenterNASA Marshall Space Flight CenterNational Gypsum CompanyNational Institute of Standards & TechnologyNational Science FoundationNestle Purina PetcareNew Avon

Newell BrandsNineSigma, Inc.Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)Northrop Grumman CorporationNovozymesOFSOmnova Solutions, Inc.Orbital ATKOwens CorningPPG Industries, Inc.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)Pella CorporationPepsico, Inc.Philip Morris InternationalPhillips 66PolyOne CorporationPraxair, Inc.Procter & Gamble CompanyRISE, Research Institutes of SwedenRTI InternationalRegal Beloit CorporationRoche Diagnostics CorporationS. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.SRI InternationalSabic Americas, Inc.Sandia National LaboratoriesSappi Fine PaperSchneider ElectricSealed Air CorporationSherwin-Williams CompanySolvay SASonoco Products CompanyStepan CompanySwagelok CompanyTATA Consultancy ServicesTTP PlcTeknor Apex CompanyTimken CompanyToray Industries, Inc.Tupperware Brands CorporationU.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL)USG CorporationUniServices LimitedUnited Technologies CorporationW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.W. R. Grace & CompanyWaters CorporationWestinghouse Electric Company LLCXerox CorporationXinova

IRI Members

The Annual Conference explores what companies, large and small, are doing to stay relevant in an accelerated and ever-changing environment and challenge conventional ways of managing innovation. Innovators from large corporations, small startups, and everything in between come together to explore lessons learned and tactics to survive and thrive in a constantly changing environment.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• Horizon Scanning: How to sense and respond to the next disruption

• How are innovation clusters driving the pace of technological development?

• Best practices and case studies in large corporation-startup partnerships

• Bypassing barriers when you don’t have the resources to break through them

• Co-located with the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Conference:

- See new technology under development - Meet potential partners - Network with nearly 400 small businesses

CONFIRMED KEYNOTES:

MEET YOUR GOALS WITH FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

2018 IRI ANNUAL CONFERENCE

BreakingBoundariesWhat’s now. What’s next.

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DEVELOP MEANINGFUL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

HELP ORGANIZATIONS ACCELERATE INNOVATION FOR

CONTINUAL GROWTH

BE SEEN AS A TRUSTED ADVISOR

EASILY TARGET INTEREST GROUPS OF YOUR CHOICE

DISCOVER NEW TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS

Dr. Yann LeCun Director of AI Research FACEBOOK2018 IRI Medalist

Ms. Tan Le, CEO & Founder EMOTIV2018 IRI Achievement Awardee

The essential event among innovation leaders

Take part in IRI’s largest event among the innovation community Expected Attendance – 400 innovation leaders

Early Registration and Hotel Reservation Deadline: May 7, 2018

June 4-7 Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA Co-located with the NSF SBIR II Conference

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TOP ROLES OF TYPICAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS

CEO

Chief Technology Officer

SVP of Technology

Head of International Business Development

Corporate Director of Technology

Director of Engineering - Technology & Innovation for Global Partners

Director of Advanced Technology

Innovation Excellence Director

SVP, Global Research & Development and Quality

Chief Technologist

Director, Technology Development & Transfer

R&D Program/Portfolio Leader

Global New Product Development Manager

Director of Science & Technology

Vice President, Commercial Science

Director, Transformational R&D

VP, Sustainability & Materials

VP Research, Development & Innovation

Senior Innovation Advisor, Open Innovation Strategy

Global Strategic Account Manager

Vice President, Global Innovation

Director of Regulatory Affairs

Director of R&D, Strategy & Operational Excellence

Lead, Federal Science & Technology Engagement

Vice President, Strategy & Alliances

Innovation Advisor, Emerging Markets

Principal Scientist

EVP, Global Head of Partnerships VP, Research & Innovation

Director, Enterprise Product Innovation & Technology

Director of Engineering, Automation & Innovation

EXHIBIT PACKAGE $18,000First-come, first-served – Only four (8 x 10’) spaces available.

Create excitement and gain exposure by putting your corporate display in the highest traffic area of both the 2018 Annual Conference AND the new Springboard Fall Conference. Two (2) full registrations to each conference included. Gain a competitive advantage with in-person access to the highest level decision-makers in the innovation community. Badges are non-transferrable.

VIP PRIVATE RECEPTION $10,000Exclusive – One opportunity available on June 6, 2018

Meet and mingle with IRI leadership, industry guests, and 2018 Award recipients in a one hour reception. Two representatives from Partner company invited to attend. This opportunity includes two (2) full conference registrations. Badge is non-transferrable.

TIM TALK EDUCATIONAL EXPOSURE $8,000First come, first-served – Only four opportunities available on June 5, 2018

Take on this creative approach to delivering your content. Educate, engage, and inspire. TIM (Technology Innovation Management) Talks are exciting 12-minute plenary session mini-keynotes. The short delivery enhances learning and retention among participants. Presentations are recorded and archived for future access. Includes one full conference registration. Badges are non-transferrable.

WELCOME RECEPTION$8,000Exclusive - One opportunity available on June 4, 2018

Your company representative kicks-off the Annual Conference. Greet, meet, and mingle with IRI leadership, guests, and conference participants. Opportunity incudes one full conference registration. Badge is non-transferrable.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION$3,750Gain full conference admittance to all sessions, networking events (excluding private invitation-only activities) and access to innovation thought leaders, experts, and influencers. Badges are non-transferrable.

ALL MEMBER EBLAST$4,000Craft your 500 word custom message to execute either pre or post conference. One time email only to be sent via IRI headquarters, your choice of timing. Message to be approved by IRI.

Annual Conference Partner Opportunities

2018 SPRINGBOARD CONFERENCEExpected attendance – 300 innovation professionals

Fall 2018 (Date: TBD) RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC

Improving your understanding of the external world and its impact on innovation

SPRING is a new IRI and RTI partnership launched in October 2017. Selected trends will be researched and analyzed for their impact on innovation leadership. Findings are then reported at the fall Springboard conference held at RTI’s new conference facility in Research Triangle Park.

SPRINGBOARD CONFERENCE PARTNER OPPORTUNITY -EXHIBIT PACKAGE$18,000First-come, first-served – Only four (8’ x 10’) spaces available.

Create excitement and gain exposure by putting your corporate display in the highest traffic area of both the 2018 Annual Conference AND new Springboard Fall Conference. Two (2) full registrations to each conference included. Gain a competitive advantage with in-person access to the highest level decision-makers in the innovation community. Badges are non-transferrable.

MULTI-NETWORKS CONFERENCEExpected attendance – 90-100

March 5-7 Denver, Colorado

Customize your messaging to those involved in specific innovation function areas

Networks are member-driven groups based around various functional areas within the innovation process. Topics are explored through peer presentations, roundtable discussions, guest speakers, and workshops. Unlike the more traditional conference format, sessions are small and highly interactive, giving participants a chance to take a deep dive into their topics. Networks include:

• External Technology• Finance, Strategy & Portfolio Analysis• Human Resources • Information Services/Information Technology • Innovation Leaders • Intellectual Assets Management • New Business Development

MULTI-NETWORKS CONFERENCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY $3,000Do you find that your product or service aligns with one or more of our Networks? Tailor your content for presentation in a joint networks session. Presentation will be archived for future access. Pre-select your own combination of Networks to participate in the joint session. Opportunity includes one full conference registration. Badge is non-transferrable.

Promoting powerful alliances among technology and innovation management expertsBring your know-how to contribute to a robust and interested innovation community. You’ll gain personal interaction with top-level decision makers interested in your offerings. Let your content expertise shine in the rapidly changing innovation management landscape.

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REGIONAL MEETINGS Expected attendance – 30-402018 locations include: Cleveland, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL

LIVE WEBINAR $3,000First Friday of the month of your choice 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EasternExpected attendance – 50-100

IRI members are big fans of our monthly educational “Brown Bag” sessions. Bring your case studies and practitioner tips and techniques to life. IRI will host the webinar, provide technical support, and promote the session. Webinars are recorded and archived for future on-demand access.

GUEST BLOG CONTRIBUTION $2,000April, May or June 2018 (pre-or post- Annual Conference)

Highlight your thought leadership and expertise and get in front of IRI members before or after the Annual Conference. Your blog contribution will be highlighted on social media, in monthly newsletters, and in weekly member updates.

REGIONAL MEETING HOST Fees covered by Partner

Do you have a relationship with a client or company with an innovation center that IRI members would be interested in visiting? Host your own regional meeting and moderate discussion among members. Submit your proposed date/location to IRI. Partner provides light catering/refeshments/location.

STAY LOCAL AND REACH THE INNOVATION EXPERTS IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD

REGIONAL MEETING PARTNER $2,000Take advantage of a more informal and personal setting by becoming a patron of a regional meeting. Events are normally three hours in length (late afternoon to early evening hours) and include a pre-arranged discussion topic and tour of a member company facility.

VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES Virtual educational opportunities allow you to present your latest strategies and techniques in the format best suited for your content.

THE POWER OF THE IRI CONNECTION

Boost your brand among innovation leaders returning again and again to participate in IRI programs and events. These decision makers are eager to collaborate and apply your products, services, and concepts to accelerate growth.

[I like] understanding that other industries have comparable challenges in innovation and there is value in sharing our experiences. I also enjoy the complete openness of attendees to engage in conversation.

It was a terrific experience and I am eager to see progress in our organization by leveraging some of the concepts, lessons and connections.

DIRECTOR, Technology Innovation Center and Customer Support Latin America, John Deere

SVP Technology & Strategic Initiatives, Newell Brands

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OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION DEADLINES COST

Annual Conference

Exhibit Package Only 4 spaces available. 8’ x 10’ booth space at both the Annual & Springboard Conferences. Incudes 2 full conference registrations to both meetings. Includes on-site WiFi and Electric. Badges are non-transferrable.

Provide attendee names by May 1, 2018

$18,000

VIP Private Reception Exlusive opportunity. June 6 only. One hour reception with industry leaders and award winners. Includes 2 full conference registrations. Badge is non-transferrable.

First-come, first-Served. Signed agreement due March 1, 2018

$10,000

TIM Talks Only 4 opportunities available for 12-minute TIM Talks during plenary session on June 5. Includes one full conference registration. Badges are non-transferrable.

Topics & Speakers identified by March 1 for approval & promotional purposes

$8,000

Welcome Reception One opportunity. Kick off the conference and meet & greet industry pros.

Agreement needed by March 1, 2018

$8,000

Conference Registration Full access to sessions, networking events and industry leaders. Badges are non-transferrable.

Attendee names due May 1, 2018

$3,750

All Member Eblast Pre or Post conference 500 word message to IRI membership.

Text and graphics due March 1, 2018

$4,000

Springboard Conference

Exhibit Package Only 4 spaces available. 8’ x 10’ booth space at both the Annual & Springboard Conferences. Incudes 2 full conference registrations to both meetings. Includes on-site WiFi and Electric. Badges are non-transferrable.

Provide attendee names by May 1, 2018

$18,000

Multi-Networks Conference

Joint Session Presentation archived, not recorded. Includes one full conference registration. Badge is non-transferrable.

Select Networks for joint session and submit topic by February 1, 2018

$3,000

Regional Meetings

Regional Meeting Patron Become a regional meeting patron in Cleveland, Chicago, or Philadelphia.

Contact IRI with your selection $2,000

Regional Meeting Host Select your own venue/facility. Host to moderate discussion and provide light catering and refreshments

Contact IRI with proposed dates/location

Host provided

Virtual Opportunities

Live Webinar Promote your content to membership. IRI hosts webinar, provides technical support and assists in promotion. Session archived for on-demand access.

Date selection required with agreement. First Friday of month of your choice, Noon Eastern

$3,000

Guest Blog April, May or June dates available Date selection required with agreement. Content due one week prior to target post date.

$2,000

PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

2018 PARTNER AGREEMENT

COMPANY INFORMATION

PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES:

AUTHORIZATION PAYMENT METHOD

NAME TITLE ORGANIZATION

MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE/COUNTRY ZIP CODE

PHONE EMAIL

RETURN SIGNED APPLICATION TO:FAX: 703.647.2581EMAIL: REGISTRATION@IRIWEB.ORG

By signing this contract, you agree to abide by all regulations set by IRI, including not using the attendee list for solicitation purposes, with the exception of what is allowed per partnership agreement. Partner also agrees not to entertain conference attendees during event hours or otherwise entice attendees away from scheduled events. You have read, understand, and agree to abide by IRI’s “Participation Principles” and “Code of Conduct” and agree to allow IRI to use photographs/video, which may include your likeness, in a variety of media formats, to market future IRI programs/events.

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IRI reserves the right to refuse a potential partner for any reason including, but not limited to, questionable business practices or those having a mission directly in conflict with IRI’s mission. In the event Partner fails to comply with one or more partnership deliverable dates, IRI will have no obligation to supply the benefits or make available opportunities associated with such dates. Under no circumstance will IRI be liable to Partner for any amount greater than the Partner Fee paid by Partner. Partner will indemnify and hold harmless IRI for any liability to any third party arising from use or distribution by IRI of material supplied by Partner in accordance with contract. This contract constitutes the entire agreement between parties. This contract will be construed under Virginia law and all disputes will be exclusively resolved in courts in Virginia. Partners are required to stay at the event hotel during the conference. If a partner fails to book a room at the hotel, IRI may cancel the contract, without refund.

Partner must give written notice of cancellation. If notice is received on or before March 1, 2018, Partner will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after March 1, 2018

A 50% deposit is required, and full payment is due 60 days after the contract is submitted or prior to March 1, 2018, whichever comes first. If a deposit is not included at the time the agreement form is submitted, IRI will release the partnership.

Check (Payable to IRI) Please mail to address listed above.

o Credit Card o M/C o Visa o AMEX

$ Amount to charge

Full Name

Card Number Expiration Date

Authorized Signature

TOTAL CONTRIBUTION $ ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Annual Conferenceo Exhibit Package ................................................................... $18,000o VIP Private Reception ........................................................ $10,000o TIM Talk Educational Exposure ...................................... $8,000o Welcome Reception ............................................................. $8,000o Conference Registration ..................................................... $3,750o All Member Eblast ................................................................ $4,000

Springboard Conferenceo Exhibit Package ................................................................... $18,000

Multi-Networks Conferenceo Joint Session Educational Opportunity ......................$3,000

Regional Meetingso Regional Meeting Partner .................................................$2,000o Regional Meeting Host ..................Fees covered by Partner

Virtual Opportunitieso Live Webinar ............................................................................$3,000o Guest Blog Contribution ....................................................$2,000

Become an IRI partner and help advance the field of innovation management and leadership. Capture insights

Challenge convention

Pioneer practices

Cultivate leaders

Accelerate growth

FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES ENABLE YOU TO:• Develop meaningful business

relationships

• Help organizations accelerate innovation for continual growth

• Be seen as a trusted advisor

• Easily target interest groups of your choice

• Discover new technology partners

FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO DISCUSS ADDITIONAL PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

Gary SchiffresDIRECTOR Member Recruitment & PartnershipsPh: 703.647.2586Schiffres@iriweb.org

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